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There was a time, not so long ago, when Theo Walcott's superior speed was entirely undisputed.

Not only was the then-winger by far and away the fastest man at Arsenal , he was widely agreed to be the fastest man in the Premier League . His speed was his greatest asset; there wasn't a defender who could catch him once he'd reached a sprint. Then, out of the blue, along came Hector Bellerin .

Though we're sure Theo is glad to see the academy graduate doing so well at the moment, he must feel a little put out about Hector's much-publicised pace. There has been talk of the young full-back beating Theo in a 100-metre sprint, while fans regularly debate which of the two is really Arsenal's fastest man.

However, Theo has now settled the debate once and for all.

Speaking to the guys over at Copa90 , Walcott has reasserted his dominance when it comes to sprinting, racing and all things pace. According to Theo, he'd win any contest over 100 metres - even if he does concede that Hector's burst speed is mightily impressive.

So there you have it. Debate over. Finished. Stop talking about it already.